critical
9.3
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-8644

First published: Mon Dec 28 2015(Updated: )

Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.324 and 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.267 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.559 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 20.0.0.233, Adobe AIR SDK before 20.0.0.233, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 20.0.0.233 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an unspecified "type confusion."

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11<=18.0.0.268
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=19.0.0.185
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=19.0.0.207
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=19.0.0.226
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=19.0.0.245
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=20.0.0.228
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=20.0.0.235
macOS Yosemite
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11<=11.2.202.554
Linux Kernel
Adobe AIR SDK and Compiler<=20.0.0.204
Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler<=20.0.0.204
Apple iPhone OS
Google Android
Adobe AIR<=20.0.0.204

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-01.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-8644?

    The severity of CVE-2015-8644 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-8644?

    To fix CVE-2015-8644, you should update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions provided by Adobe.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8644?

    CVE-2015-8644 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.324, 19.x before 20.0.0.267, and Adobe AIR versions before 20.0.0.233.

  • What platforms are impacted by CVE-2015-8644?

    CVE-2015-8644 impacts Windows, OS X, and Linux platforms where affected versions of Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR are installed.

  • Can CVE-2015-8644 allow malicious attacks?

    Yes, CVE-2015-8644 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, posing significant security risks.

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